5) Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware that the 2007-2008 Mission Work Plan for the General Assembly Council includes the following priority goal areas? Spirituality and Discipleship (Q2CSPIR)

7) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping people communicate what being Presbyterian "is all about." (Q3AEVANG)

8) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Finding ways of bringing people into community. (Q3BEVANG)

9) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Developing vibrant, healthy congregations. (Q3CEVANG)

10) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping people invite others into the life of Christ. (Q3DEVANG)

11) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping people become more articulate with their own faith story. (Q3EEVANG)

12) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting new congregations in the United States that reach out to immigrant populations. (Q3FEVANG)

13) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting the sending out of people to do mission. (Q3GEVANG)

14) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping equip presbyteries, congregations, and individuals to share the good news of the gospel with those who have no church affiliation. (Q3HEVANG)

15) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting efforts to develop congregations that reflect the multicultural makeup of our society. (Q3IEVANG)

16) Evangelism and Witness Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping members see that they have a call from God to Christian witness in society and the church. (Q3JEVANG)

17) Which of these church needs (Q3AEVANG to Q3JEVANG) would you rank as the most important one in the area of Evangelism and Witness? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q3XEVANG)

TOTAL

%

1) Helping people communicate what being Presbyterian "is all about"

33

4.6

2) Finding ways of bringing people into community

67

9.4

3) Developing vibrant, healthy congregations

174

24.4

4) Helping people invite others into the life of Christ

138

19.3

5) Helping people become more articulate with their own faith story

69

9.7

6) Supporting new congregations in the United States that reach out to immigrant populations

21

2.9

7) Supporting the sending out of people to do mission

21

2.9

8) Helping equip presbyteries, congregations, and individuals to share the good news of the gospel with those who have no church affiliation

18) And which of these church needs (Q3AEVANG to Q3JEVANG) would you rank as the second most important one in the area of Evangelism and Witness? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q3YEVANG)

TOTAL

%

1) Helping people communicate what being Presbyterian "is all about"

43

6.1

2) Finding ways of bringing people into community

67

9.5

3) Developing vibrant, healthy congregations

138

19.5

4) Helping people invite others into the life of Christ

83

11.7

5) Helping people become more articulate with their own faith story

88

12.4

6) Supporting new congregations in the United States that reach out to immigrant populations

38

5.4

7) Supporting the sending out of people to do mission

43

6.1

8) Helping equip presbyteries, congregations, and individuals to share the good news of the gospel with those who have no church affiliation

20) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting emergency relief operations (disaster assistance). (Q4AJUST)

21) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting efforts of people who are already taking steps to improve their social and economic situation. (Q4BJUST)

22) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping people to discern matters of injustice in the world. (Q4CJUST)

23) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing opportunities for people to be involved in ministries of compassion and justice. (Q4DJUST)

24) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Improving people's quality of life and well-being. (Q4EJUST)

25) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Preserving the environment as God's creation. (Q4FJUST)

26) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Sharing knowledge about what Presbyterians are doing in the area of justice and compassion. (Q4GJUST)

27) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Building networks that support justice and compassion ministries. (Q4HJUST)

28) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Encouraging and supporting efforts to address the underlying causes of poverty. (Q4IJUST)

29) Justice and Compassion Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Increasing awareness of non-violent options for conflict resolution, and of the skills needed to make use of them. (Q4JJUST)

31) And which of these church needs (Q4AJUST to Q4JJUST) would you rank as the second most important one in the area of Justice and Compassion? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q4YJUST)

TOTAL

%

1) Supporting emergency relief operations (disaster assistance)

69

9.7

2) Supporting efforts of people who are already taking steps to improve their social and economic situation

77

10.9

3) Helping people to discern matters of injustice in the world

56

7.9

4) Providing opportunities for people to be involved in ministries of compassion and justice

91

12.9

5) Improving people's quality of life and well-being

66

9.3

6) Preserving the environment as God's creation

101

14.3

7) Sharing knowledge about what Presbyterians are doing in the area of justice and compassion

16

2.3

8) Building networks that support justice and compassion ministries

51

7.2

9) Encouraging and supporting efforts to address the underlying causes of poverty

94

13.3

10) Increasing awareness of non-violent options for conflict resolution, and of the skills needed to make use of them

33) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing training for elders and deacons. (Q5ALEAD)

34) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Offering ministers opportunities and resources for continuing education. (Q5BLEAD)

35) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Creating resources for new members that communicate the benefits and expectations of church membership. (Q5CLEAD)

36) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting and providing opportunities for leadership development among both ministers and laity. (Q5DLEAD)

37) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting education among racial-ethnic populations. (Q5ELEAD)

38) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting opportunities for skills development, such as mentoring. (Q5FLEAD)

39) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Developing church leaders from under-represented populations (e.g., new immigrants, racial-ethnic groups). (Q5GLEAD)

40) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting opportunities for leadership by women. (Q5HLEAD)

41) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping to ensure the relevance of theological education for church professionals. (Q5ILEAD)

42) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Attracting competent and highly motivated church professionals. (Q5JLEAD)

43) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing support and coaching for church professionals. (Q5KLEAD)

44) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping congregations find pastoral leadership. (Q5LLEAD)

45) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping members understand that their vocation, whatever it may be, is a call from God. (Q5MLEAD)

46) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping Presbyterians discern whether they have a call from God to serve as ministers. (Q5NLEAD)

48) Leadership and Vocation Priority Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Sending mission workers/missionaries to other countries. (Q5PLEAD)

50) And which of these church needs (Q5ALEAD to Q5PLEAD) would you rank as the second most important one in the area of Leadership and Vocation? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q5YLEAD)

52) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing help in the discernment of spiritual gifts. (Q6ASPIR)

53) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing resources for individual spiritual discernment. (Q6BSPIR)

54) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Reaching college students and young adults. (Q6CSPIR)

57) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Interpreting our Reformed identity as Presbyterians. (Q6FSPIR)

58) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Providing resources to help strengthen faith practices (e.g., Bible reading, prayer, devotions). (Q6GSPIR)

59) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Developing spirituality and discipleship principles for immigrants to the United States who speak other languages. (Q6HSPIR)

60) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Educating Presbyterians about stewardship. (Q6ISPIR)

61) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Educating members to be exemplary citizens who are not only concerned with their rights, but also accepting of their responsibilities ("stewardship of public life"). (Q6JSPIR)

62) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Supporting military chaplains in their work with young adults. (Q6KSPIR)

63) Spirituality and Discipleship Goal Area: Indicate how much need you believe there is in the PC(USA) for each of the following types of ministry: Helping families of all types to identify and resist destructive pressures and temptations in society. (Q6LSPIR)

64) Which of the church needs (Q6ASPIR to Q6LSPIR) would you rank as the most important one in the area of Spirituality and Discipleship? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q6XSPIR)

65) And which of these church needs (Q6ASPIR to Q6LSPIR) would you rank as the second most important one in the area of Spirituality and Discipleship? Circle the letter below that corresponds to your choice: (Q6YSPIR)

67) The work of the General Assembly Council takes place in the United States as well as internationally. Would you like to see the Council do mission entirely in the U.S., entirely in other countries, or some combination of both? (Q7GLOBAL)

148) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check by the one that influenced you most.) (DENRAISE)

153) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (OWNBELIE)

154) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)

169) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. Being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an important part of my identity as a Christian. (IDPCUSA)

170) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. While they may have disagreements from time to time, Christians should remain loyal to one denomination throughout their adult lives. (LOYALDEN)

171) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. There are several other denominations where I could belong and be just as satisfied. (DENOMSAT)

172) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a clearer understanding of the church's mission in the world today than do most other denominations. (MISPCUSA)

173) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of my congregation. (EXCITFUT)

174) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (FUTPCUSA)

175) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages. (GPARBEN)

176) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing ceremonies that bless the union between two people of the same sex. (SSUNION)

180) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Decisions on ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament of sexually active gay and lesbian persons should be left for each presbytery to make on a case-by-case basis. (GAYORDIN)

222) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)

223) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign). (GIVING)

225) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. (CAPCAMP)

227) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings -- One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (SPECAPP)

229) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (OUTPCUSA)

231) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes. (NONRELIG)

239) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)